Monthly Archives: October 2016

‘Frontier’ — New dramatic series about Canadian fur trade begins Sunday

Posted on October 31, 2016 by Gail Dever

Discovery Canada’s new historical drama, Frontier, about Canada’s 18th-century fur trade, makes its debut Sunday, November 6, at 9:00 p.m. Eastern time. The specialty channel describes the six-part series as a “dramatic story of revenge and riches, betrayal and brutality.” … Continue reading →

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What does a 19th-century Irish cottage smell like?

Posted on October 30, 2016 by Gail Dever

Imagine going back in time to visit your Irish ancestors in their thatched cottage. I bet you think of the bucolic setting. Have you given any thought to the odors you would encounter? Apparently, it’s not quite the beautiful experience … Continue reading →

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This week’s crème de la crème — October 29, 2016

Posted on October 29, 2016 by Gail Dever

Some of the bijoux I discovered this week. Blogs Launch of First World War personnel records database on Library and Archives Canada Blog. First impressions: LAC’s new Personnel Records of the FWW by Steve Clifford on Doing Our Big. A … Continue reading →

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Consider adding these Canadian history booklets to your genealogy toolbox

Posted on October 28, 2016 by Gail Dever

Library and Archives Canada offers a digitized series of historical booklets on its website that should be in the genealogy research toolbox of family historians who research their Canadian ancestors. Published by the Canadian Historical Association (CHA), from 1953 to … Continue reading →

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Big book sale at Drouin Genealogical Institute

Posted on October 27, 2016 by Gail Dever

After more than 100 years of printing books, the Drouin Genealogical Institute, based in the Montreal area, has decided to shut down this part of is business and sell all of its books at a 33 percent discount. This opportunity … Continue reading →

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Webinar series about management for genealogical societies

Posted on October 27, 2016 by Gail Dever

The Florida State Genealogical Society is hosting four free webinars, under the banner, Society Management Webinar Series, on Saturday, November 5. 10:00 — 11:00 a.m. Eastern time D. Joshua Taylor, MA, MLS Tradition and Technology: Finding Your Society’s Balance Explore … Continue reading →

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Saskatchewan historian Bill Waiser wins Governor General’s Literary Award

Posted on October 26, 2016 by Gail Dever

Among the list of 2016 Governor General’s Literary Award winners announced yesterday by the Canada Council for the Arts was Saskatoon historian Bill Waiser in the non-fiction category. In its statement, the jury said, “From its first page, Bill Waiser’s … Continue reading →

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Webinar on how to use Flickr for your family photos

Posted on October 26, 2016 by Gail Dever

Legacy Family Tree will host a free webinar, Flip for Flickr – Share, Store and Save Your Family Photos, with Maureen Taylor on Wednesday, October 26, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern time. Flickr offers users free storage and a way to … Continue reading →

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Annie Young, the Notman doodler

Posted on October 25, 2016 by Gail Dever

The theme of this year’s Women’s History Month is #BecauseOfHer to recognize and appreciate the significant achievements and contributions of women who have helped shape Canada. Because of Annie Young, who is my first cousin three times removed, and two … Continue reading →

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135 years of McGill University theses a good resource for family historians

Posted on October 24, 2016 by Gail Dever

McGill University has recently completed the digitization of 135 years of theses and dissertations, from 1881 to 2016. This collection of theses is a gold mine of history and social history for genealogists, especially those researching their roots in Lower … Continue reading →

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